Fabiola; Or, The Church of the Catacombs by Nicholas Patrick Wiseman
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About this eBook
| Author | Wiseman, Nicholas Patrick, 1802-1865 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Brennan, Richard, 1833?-1893 |
| Illustrator | Blanc, Joseph, 1846-1904 |
| Illustrator | Dargent, Yan, 1824-1899 |
| LoC No. | 24021030 |
| Title | Fabiola; Or, The Church of the Catacombs |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Fabiola; Or, The Church of the Catacombs" by Nicholas Patrick Wiseman is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set during the early Christian era in pagan Rome, the story revolves around the lives of early Christians facing persecution and martyrdom, particularly focusing on characters like Pancratius, a young boy of faith, and the titular Fabiola, a Roman girl entrenched in the complexities of faith and societal norms. The narrative seeks to illuminate the struggles and virtues of early Christianity through its characters and their experiences. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the Roman setting and provides a glimpse into the contrasting lives of its characters. It begins with Fabiola's domestic environment, depicting her wealth and comfort, while also hinting at her complex personality shaped by pride and indulgence. The contrast is further drawn with the introduction of Pancratius, a boy who grapples with his faith and the threats posed by his peers in a time of hostility toward Christians. Their initial interactions and the unfolding familial dynamics set the stage for themes of faith, sacrifice, and the struggle for moral integrity in a society that is both seductive and perilous. The beginning establishes a rich historical backdrop that promises a deep exploration of character and belief in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62254 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 252 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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